Chehalis Centralia Events Calendar

This community events calendar is the place to find fun activities and things to do throughout Lewis County, including Centralia, Chehalis and beyond.

Sep
26
Sat
Discovery Trail Work Party @ Discovery Trail
Sep 26 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Discovery Trail Work Party @ Discovery Trail

Join us to improve the riparian area along the Discovery Trail. This work party will remove invasive weeds; adults and older teens only. The work can be hard, but Oh so satisfying!
Bring your leather gloves if you have them, loppers, etc. Dress for the weather.
We will provide snacks, water and coffee; gloves if needed.

Masks required and social distancing.

Apr
24
Sat
Summit to Swamp Obstacle Mud Run FRIENDS & FAMILY DAY @ Summit to Swamp
Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – 10:15 am

Our Summit to Swamp Obstacle Mud Run is FREE this year. Come for the day. Bring your family and friends. Bring something for a potluck if you like. Enjoy a bonfire and music. Make new friends.

Let’s kickstart an AWESOME 2021 together!

A fun and challenging obstacle mud run from the rocky peaks to the swampy flats.
Something for everyone…..beginner to competitor!
2021 registration is FREE! Come spend time with old friends and make some new!
The Summit To Swamp mud run has many natural and man-made obstacles over a scenic course in the foothills of the Big Bottom Valley. The trek to the summit gains over 400 feet of elevation in less than a 1/4 mile. The flat land is full of fun (and dirty) obstacles.
This run is designed to be a test of grit for those who want it, yet fun for the whole family. Most obstacles can be bypassed in some way for those who are not ready to meet that challenge.
Family or Individual…..Beginner or Competitor…..There is something for everyone!
May
15
Sat
Gun & Knife Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
May 15 – May 16 all-day
Gun & Knife Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds

BIG GUN & KNIFE SHOW!
Over 100 tables!!!!
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 9am-3pm
Admission: $8 ($6 for Military/Veterans with valid ID)
Children 12 and under are free

May
19
Wed
Discovery Trail Habitat Restoration Work Party @ Discovery Trail, Centralia
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Discovery Trail Habitat Restoration Work Party @ Discovery Trail, Centralia

Discovery Trail Habitat Restoration Work Party
Wednesday, May 19th from 9 am ‘til 12:30 pm
(Sponsored by the Chehalis River Basin Land Trust)

What: Discovery Trail Habitat Restoration Work Party.
Snacks and drinking water will be available (bring your own bottle).
You must pre-register for this event; see the link below.

Where: Centralia’s Discovery Trail, at the end of Goodrich Rd, Centralia.
Parking for volunteers will be at the old barn (look for signs).

When: 9 AM until 12:30 PM, Wednesday, May 19th, 2021.

Please join in with Chehalis River Basin Land Trust volunteers, the Great Old Broads and others as we continue habitat restoration work along Centralia’s Discovery Trail from 9 am until 12:30 pm, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. (See: Discovery Trail along the Chehalis River (lewiscountytrails.org)) Please arrive early to sign the waiver.

We will be weeding around recently planted tree seedlings and removing some invasive plants. Sturdy gloves and suitable work clothes are recommended. We will have facemasks as well as some tools and gloves available at the site. Please feel free to bring your own tools if you’d like.

Covid-19 Precautions:
The number of participants for this event will be limited due to Covid-19 concerns. Face masks and social distancing will be required in accordance with the latest statewide guidelines in effect at the time of the event.

Please use the following link to pre-register.
https://www.chehalislandtrust.org/events/volunteer

Jun
26
Sat
Ride The Willapa 2021 @ Owl & Olive
Jun 26 @ 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Ride The Willapa 2021 @ Owl & Olive
We’re back! Ride the Willapa makes its return to the Willapa Hills Trail for a family-friendly bike ride on June 26. Come join us!
Back for its fifth year, Ride the Willapa is an all-ages and all-levels bike ride in the Chehalis River Valley of southwest Washington state. Providing a beautiful break from city life, Ride the Willapa brings people of all ages and abilities to the verdant Chehalis River Valley for a leisurely-paced bike ride on the Willapa Hills Trail, Washington state’s newest rails-to-trails project.
This year’s route begins at Owl & Olive near Pe Ell, Washington. Enjoy up to 52 miles of pure countryside glory as you choose from a variety of route options!
Experience the ride at your own pace and leisure! Choose however many miles you want to ride. With three aid stations along the trail, and with several small stores and restaurants nearby, there are plenty of opportunities to relax, chat for a bit, grab a bite to eat and just enjoy the beauty of the trail’s surroundings. Most families with young kids opt to ride about 20 miles or so, while more experienced cyclists will opt for longer mileages and check out the more remote portions of the trail.
You’ll want a bike with 700x28c or wider tires…basically anything with thicker tires than a road bike will do alright. To do the entire 52-mile circuit, we recommend mountain bikes — hardtails are okay, but you’ll have an easier go of it with a suspension.
Please note that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are hosting this as a one-day event and are encouraging travelers from outside our area to stay at local hotels or campsites. We won’t be hosting camping or meals but will hand out refreshments at our aid stations.
We’ve also reduced the price this year. All tickets are priced at $15 per rider and with each ticket purchase a kid under 10 rides for free!
We’re looking forward to seeing you on the trail!
Jul
9
Fri
Women’s Retreat Co-hosted by Moon Shadow Sisters & Newaukum River Ranch @ Newaukum River Ranch
Jul 9 @ 10:00 am – Jul 11 @ 4:00 pm
Women's Retreat Co-hosted by Moon Shadow Sisters & Newaukum River Ranch @ Newaukum River Ranch

Newaukum River Ranch welcomes Moon Shadow Sisters to join in circle this July 9-11th with the new moon.
Moon Shadow Sisters co-facilitators, Zazil & April, will lead you in circle each day offering tools and reflections for healing and perspective that include guided meditation, connective movements and journaling.
The Ranch will provide the perfect retreat as you leave the world for a while and enjoy the riverfront between group interactions. You’ll find hammocks in the trees, quilts and books in the barn, a hot shower, and primitive camping where the river trickles through your dreams. Not to mention that we’ll have breakfast catered for you!
This is a safe space for women to get real, share our journeys, and cultivate self-love and authentic relationships as we reconnect with our feminine essence.

Oct
16
Sat
Gun & Knife Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
Oct 16 @ 9:00 am – Oct 17 @ 3:00 pm
Gun & Knife Show @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds

Hours:
Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Admission:
General: $8.00
Military/Veterans: $6.00
Children 12 & under: Free with Adult

Nov
20
Sat
16th Annual Wreaths of Hope & Sundance Evening @ Cedar Hill Acres
Nov 20 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
16th Annual Wreaths of Hope & Sundance Evening @ Cedar Hill Acres

SEAFOOD, SPIRITS & SONG hosted by Your Hometown Realtor Sybil M Kuhn.

Start a fun holiday tradition with this fun one-day event on Saturday, November 20. Held in a Gorgeous Barn/Event Venue, with all supplies provided to make a wreath! Christmas music throughout the day! All Funds raised for SMA.

This is our 16th Year! And with that, we have some fun changes!
The Barn is open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. for Make & Take wreaths. Premade wreaths are available also for $25. Then we transition to Sundance Evening.
Doors open at 5 p.m. and you can enjoy the best Pacific Northwest Americana Holiday theme.
$20 per person for entry
Enjoy seafood dinner, live music, signature spirits, silent auction and fun to keep you entertained for hours!
Tickets are available online at wreathsofhope.com. Be sure to buy your tickets in advance as Sundance Evening is limited.
Dec
4
Sat
Holiday Charity Bazaar @ Centralia Community Church of God
Dec 4 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Holiday Charity Bazaar @ Centralia Community Church of God

Get your holiday shopping started or finished at our first annual Holiday Charity Bazaar supporting Health & Hope Medical Outreach! Enjoy a variety of goods & crafts from local venders. Located at Centralia Community Church of God from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Nature Nurture Farmacy Winter Market @ Nature Nurture Farmacy
Dec 4 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Nature Nurture Farmacy Winter Market @ Nature Nurture Farmacy

Check off those last few names on your holiday shopping list at our Winter Market, featuring gifts and goodies from some of our favorite local makers including:

*herbal products from Luminary Apothecary
*whimsical jewelry for humans and plants by Tooth and Snail Studio
*on the spot custom hammered jewelry and charms from Tiny Big Bang Studio
…with more vendors to be announced!!

We will also have lots of special seasonal items, deals on sauna packages, AND gift wrapping will be available!!

We will be open before and after the Santa Parade, so make sure to swing by and support your local makers this holiday season.